Four Belfast-Based KPMG Partners Arrested On Tax-Evasion Charges, Including Executive Calling For Northern Ireland Corporate Tax Cut
Four Northern Ireland-based partners of the global auditing firm allegedly cheated on accounting for losses on property investments. One suspect is an advocate of lower taxes.
Banker Bonuses: Despite Weak Earnings, Boards At Top European Banks Will Give Big Payouts To Keep Top Executives
Europe’s top investment banks are restructuring, but one thing won’t change: Bonuses for their top executives will rise.
Tesla Motors Inc's Model S Seatbelt Recall Is Far From Its Biggest Problem
Competitive threats in the luxury electric-car market and a rapidly depleting war chest may pose more immediate concerns for the California company.
Low Oil Prices: Saudi Arabia Says It's Ready To Help Stabilize Global Crude Markets But Stops Short Of Committing To Production Cuts
Oil prices jumped on the signal that Saudi Arabia would work to stabilize oil prices, but the gains were quickly erased.
Chinese Workers Making Barbie Dolls, ‘Frozen’ Costumes, McDonald’s Happy Meal Toys Alleged Mistreatment, Abuse: Report
Wage and benefits theft continue with impunity among companies that make products for the likes of Mattel and Disney, says a report released Friday.
Tesla Motors Autopilot Hits Turbulence As Hong Kong Officials Order Driver Assistance Software Removed From Model S
The Palo Alto electric carmaker’s efforts to send over-the-air semiautonomous driving features abroad challenged by local auto safety officials.
Absent Air Bags: Major Automakers Chevrolet, Volkswagen Sacrifice Safety In Poor Countries
Cars may be getting safer, but when automakers sell vehicles in poor countries, they skimp on safety features to cut costs.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Gains Led By Enthusiasm For Apple Inc. Shares; US Markets Shrug At Paris Counterterror Raid
U.S. stocks rose Wednesday despite lackluster U.S. home construction data.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Erases Gains After German Bomb Scare Spooks US Traders After Markets Closed In Europe
U.S. markets rallied for much of the day, but gains were erased after a false alarm at a German soccer match.
Earnings Preview: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT), Target Corporation (TGT), Gap Inc. (GPS), Best Buy Co. Inc. (BBY)
U.S. consumers have pushed up quarterly results for retailers. Here’s what to expect from some of the bigger ones.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Up On First Day Of Trading After Paris Terror Attacks
Stocks showed considerable resilience after the terrorist attacks in France, but Japan falling back into recession had a bigger impact on Asian markets.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Drops Amid Low Commodity Prices; US Jobs Data Strengthens Signal For A December US Rate Hike
Global markets were mostly down Thursday. U.S. demand for jobs is at a near-record high.
2017 Cadillac XT5 Unveiled In Dubai As Part Of GM’s Effort To Buck The American ‘Tier 2’ Luxury Car Stigma
General Motors’ new luxury crossover SUV replaces its best-selling Cadillac as the brand focuses on global conquest. (Good luck with that.)
Dow Jones Industrial Average Wavers After Monday’s Selloff; US Dollar Rises In Anticipation Of December US Rate Hike
Global markets were mixed Tuesday as China's inflation figures pointed toward a continued slowdown in factory demand.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Drops As Chances Of US Interest Rate Increase Rises Sharply After Robust October US Jobs Report
Investors are betting the U.S. Fed will soon begin a rate liftoff, pushing stocks down.
Earnings Preview: Priceline Group Inc. (PCLN), Macy's Inc. (M), Kohl's Corporation (KSS), Nordstrom Inc. (JWN), JC Penney Company Inc. (JCP)
The corporate earnings pace has slowed in the June-September quarter compared to last year. This week we’ll begin to see how large U.S. retailers have fared.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Drops As US Jobs Number Raises Prospect Of Fed Rate Hike
Traders began buying U.S. bonds and selling stocks as a bigger-than-anticipated increase in U.S. employment raised the possibility of higher borrowing costs.
US Economy Adds 271,000 Jobs In October, Unemployment Drops To 5%
October’s better-than-expected gain of 271,000 jobs marks the best showing of 2015 and the lowest unemployment level since March 2008.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Drops Ahead Of Monthly US Jobs Report
Traders are cautious ahead of the last employment numbers before the U.S. Federal Reserve could begin raising borrowing rates.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Drops As US Jobs Data Hints At Slowdown
U.S. stocks were down Wednesday after starting November on strong footing. Data show U.S. job growth signals a slowdown.
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) 3Q 2015 Earnings: Tesla Shares Spiked After Model X Maker Reported Record Quarterly Vehicle Production
The California maker of electric cars said in its latest earnings report that it would sell fewer vehicles this year. Don’t believe it.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Up Following Monday’s Rally; US Manufacturing Orders Dip
Traders are focused on U.S. corporate earnings as they enter the month that traditionally marks the end of a bearish season.
Earnings Preview: Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA), Facebook Inc. (FB), Whole Foods Market Inc. (WFM), Johnson Controls Inc (JCI), Shake Shack Inc (SHAK), Walt Disney Co. (DIS)
Big U.S. companies have reported slowdowns in growth that aren't as bad as Wall Street's forecasts.
Republican Candidates Seek Greater Control Over Format Of Future Primary Debated After Boulder Backlash
Following CNBC’s widely ridiculed handling of the third Republican primary debate, the candidates appear ready to play hardball.
Asian Stocks Fall After Data Shows Unexpected Dip In China Manufacturing Activity In October
China’s factories are slowing production, and this doesn’t bode well for the global economy.
San Francisco Mulls ‘Airbnb Initative’ This Week In Vote Pitting Peer-to-Peer Short-Term Rental Website Against Housing Advocates
The popular short-term rental listing operator is spending millions to defeat San Francisco’s affordable housing groups.
Sprint Corp. Sees Grim Cuts Ahead, Including More Layoffs, Lower Severance Payouts, No More Free Yogurt At Company HQ
An email obtained by the Wall Street Journal says the cost of free company snacks was headed to $600,000 annually.
Lithium Air Battery Breakthrough Could Lead To Replacement Of Lithium Ion Batteries
British scientists say they tweaked lithium-oxygen battery chemistry, and with a little graphene they made a better cell.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Wavers On Tepid Economic News In Europe, Weak US Consumer Spending, Income Data
Investors appeared to be ending the week cautiously, following subdued data from Europe and weak US consumer spending.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Slips After US Reports Sluggish Third-Quarter GDP Growth; Demand For Existing Homes Declined
Markets were down Thursday after a previous-day rally.
